5 villas within walking distance of a Croissant, in Cannes and Mougins

Fancy being within 5 minutes walk of a buttery Croissant on a Saturday morning? More and more buyers on the French Riviera are prioritizing proximity to local shops in their search criteria, affording them a much sought-after “carfree” lifestyle. Here are our top 5 villas where you too could live “carfree” on the French Riviera. 1.) Modern Villa in Le Cannet, Cannes This newly built … Continue reading 5 villas within walking distance of a Croissant, in Cannes and Mougins

Leonardo di Caprio, Monks, Napoleon and the Gestapo have one thing in common. But what?

Anyone who has been to Cannes (or the French Riviera) will have at least seen, and most likely visited the “Lerins Islands” off the coast of Cannes, namely Île de Saint-Honorat and Île Sainte-Marguerite. These islands have a rich and fascinating history. One of the oldest working Monasteries in Europe, the Île de Saint-Honorat is the Southern, smaller island, dating back to AD410.  The Monks, … Continue reading Leonardo di Caprio, Monks, Napoleon and the Gestapo have one thing in common. But what?